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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
12th Feb 2021, 18:15
Replies: 278
Views: 59,308
Posted By gileraguy

I'm going to nominate the JT8D in the B727 as the...

I'm going to nominate the JT8D in the B727 as the most distinctive sound, due to the fact that when a 727 was approaching or departing Adelaide Airport (when such things were allowed) one didn't have...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
18th Dec 2020, 19:12
Replies: 56
Views: 21,051
Posted By gileraguy

That's EXACTLY what I thoughtb when I heard the...

That's EXACTLY what I thoughtb when I heard the type...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Jul 2020, 18:00
Replies: 251
Views: 102,262
Posted By gileraguy

A friend had a job once which involved observing ...

A friend had a job once which involved observing (physically watching) ANY hazardous work (e.g. grinding or welding etc.) on a ship undergoing maintainance in port.

He couldn't believe what he...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
30th Sep 2019, 07:12
Replies: 18
Views: 4,232
Posted By gileraguy

Silkair Max to Alice Springs

heard it on the radio today...

https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/silkair-cleared-to-move-737-max-fleet-to-alice-sprin-461021/

Australia’s civil aviation safety authorities have given...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Aug 2019, 18:03
Replies: 40
Views: 31,968
Posted By gileraguy

I remember reading a paperback some years back I...

I remember reading a paperback some years back I believe was called "Phantom over Vietnam"? Anyway, it was written by a Marine F-4 pilot about his experiences and he mentioned a configuration he...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Jul 2019, 19:57
Replies: 2
Views: 3,754
Posted By gileraguy

Sad to see the Museum close, Didn't they restore...

Sad to see the Museum close, Didn't they restore a P38 and a couple F4U4's?
Sat in the cockpit of that Sea Venom 20 years ago... I thought it was cramped and cluttered and it had a funny smell...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
29th Jun 2019, 22:39
Replies: 1
Views: 4,463
Posted By gileraguy

B-55 Hope Mills North Carolina Crash

(CNN)Two people were killed when a small plane crashed into a home late Thursday in Hope Mills, North Carolina, officials said.


Federal investigators are on the scene Friday morning, trying to...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
9th Jun 2019, 21:45
Replies: 59
Views: 29,910
Posted By gileraguy

Guys, I've attempted to search online for the...

Guys, I've attempted to search online for the result of the medical negligence matter between the doctors and the "widow" but cannot seem to find a result... Does anyone know whether the matter went...
Forum: Rumours & News
24th Apr 2019, 20:04
Replies: 7
Views: 9,600
Posted By gileraguy

as opposed to bad planning skills and bad luck...

as opposed to bad planning skills and bad luck for running out of motion lotion...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Apr 2019, 00:18
Replies: 42
Views: 21,594
Posted By gileraguy

gotta love the firing of that Avenger.....

gotta love the firing of that Avenger.....
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Apr 2019, 20:00
Replies: 57
Views: 26,066
Posted By gileraguy

Under Siege had an absolutely unforgettable cake...

Under Siege had an absolutely unforgettable cake scene.... The most magnificent cakes ever.
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
31st Mar 2019, 22:57
Replies: 80
Views: 69,969
Posted By gileraguy

thank you Dave.

thank you Dave.
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
31st Mar 2019, 22:55
Replies: 80
Views: 69,969
Posted By gileraguy

I believe so.

I believe so.
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
31st Mar 2019, 22:01
Replies: 80
Views: 69,969
Posted By gileraguy

Local radio stating it was a single engined jet,...

Local radio stating it was a single engined jet, however the Epic LT and Epic were turboprops, according to Wikipedia. The LT was a kt built A/C and the Epic was a factory built bird, but details of...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
31st Mar 2019, 21:35
Replies: 80
Views: 69,969
Posted By gileraguy

One of Russia's richest women killedin private aircraft in Germany

https://www.standard.co.uk/news/world/one-of-russias-richest-women-killed-as-private-jet-crashes-in-germany-a4105626.html

One of Russia (https://www.standard.co.uk/topic/russia)'s richest women,...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
14th Mar 2019, 02:16
Replies: 13
Views: 3,632
Posted By gileraguy

Several RAF pilots flew with 77 Squadron RAAF in...

Several RAF pilots flew with 77 Squadron RAAF in Korea.

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/1340x2000/9781741755008_5680cc72ca1103ae168bf099e35b74c4b85fa13c.jpg
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
11th Mar 2019, 21:23
Replies: 77
Views: 27,968
Posted By gileraguy

http://youtu.be/m_PeQCPq8QA?t=71 About a...

http://youtu.be/m_PeQCPq8QA?t=71

About a minute in, (tried to embed at time) you'll see the Ferris Wheel crash...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
23rd Feb 2019, 18:19
Replies: 0
Views: 1,635
Posted By gileraguy

Plane Lands in Tree Sunshine Coast NSW

A man has been taken to hospital after a light plane crashed into a field north of Bungendore in New South Wales.Key points:

The man was treated for minor injuries and was taken to Queanbeyan...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
23rd Feb 2019, 18:15
Replies: 23
Views: 4,972
Posted By gileraguy

I'll kick it off by relating that I sold a Vespa...

I'll kick it off by relating that I sold a Vespa 125cc scooter to a pilot for thhis purpose. Simple to ride and more powerful than a 50cc scoot that you can ride on a car license. He haad to do rider...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
26th Nov 2018, 19:24
Replies: 9
Views: 3,403
Posted By gileraguy

Interesting stuff. While the missiles strongly...

Interesting stuff. While the missiles strongly resemble contemporary aircraft of the time, neither the SSM8 Regulus or the SSM9 Regulus II appears to have a horizontal stabilizer. How would these...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
14th Nov 2018, 21:04
Replies: 28
Views: 5,316
Posted By gileraguy

The Adelaide terminal moved, but the Vimy didn't....

The Adelaide terminal moved, but the Vimy didn't. It's dedicated building was adjacent to the original terminal.

If the millenials had a computer game of the great air race, they might know about...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
29th Oct 2018, 11:39
Replies: 3
Views: 8,291
Posted By gileraguy

big thread on R&N betting it's pitot covers or...

big thread on R&N betting it's pitot covers or racial charaateristics...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
29th Oct 2018, 11:38
Replies: 7
Views: 3,950
Posted By gileraguy

and a Canadian. rapper???

and a Canadian. rapper???
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
23rd Oct 2018, 21:22
Replies: 30
Views: 7,119
Posted By gileraguy

Stanley Hooker "Not Much of an Engineer"

Designer of the two speed supercharger on the Spitfire IX, intercoolers and assitant to Whittle on the early jet engines. designer of the Orpheus Jet Engine.
...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Oct 2018, 21:18
Replies: 29
Views: 8,523
Posted By gileraguy

pleased to discover it's being shown near to me...

pleased to discover it's being shown near to me three times in November...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Oct 2018, 00:31
Replies: 12
Views: 3,957
Posted By gileraguy

I believe the "Puff" nickname began with the...

I believe the "Puff" nickname began with the AC47. I know the AC130 was called "Spectre" , or was that it's callsign???

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VPkPuRBR3H8
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
26th Sep 2018, 19:50
Replies: 33
Views: 3,971
Posted By gileraguy

and you may want to have someone else check the...

and you may want to have someone else check the spelling on your job applications, as you have misspelled the subject of your post twice...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
20th Sep 2018, 07:43
Replies: 6
Views: 3,566
Posted By gileraguy

and R&N too...

and R&N too...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
16th Sep 2018, 06:04
Replies: 4
Views: 2,348
Posted By gileraguy

Hear about this incident on the ABC radio today. ...

Hear about this incident on the ABC radio today.

I found this interesting account:

http://press-files.anu.edu.au/downloads/press/p263591/pdf/ch161.pdf
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Sep 2018, 02:32
Replies: 6
Views: 2,232
Posted By gileraguy

the W is a bit bigger than the 'off" but you...

the W is a bit bigger than the 'off" but you could be onto something...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Sep 2018, 22:55
Replies: 6
Views: 2,232
Posted By gileraguy

anyone know a "Woff" Morris?

I just purchased a "JACKET, FLYERS CWII-36/P" at a second hand store and it has his name in it, so I thought I'd ask.

I'm located down under so I suspect he was RAAF...

The jacket shows the...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Aug 2018, 10:26
Replies: 14
Views: 5,843
Posted By gileraguy

if the F18s were valued at AUD$75m each when they...

if the F18s were valued at AUD$75m each when they were purchased, as I recall, then AUD$120m for a Growler 35 years later sounds like a bagain...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
30th Jul 2018, 05:06
Replies: 56
Views: 10,950
Posted By gileraguy

Just a thought about that: Qantas Flight...

Just a thought about that:


Qantas Flight 1...
Forum: The Pacific: General Aviation & Questions
25th Jul 2018, 06:12
Replies: 144
Views: 40,489
Posted By gileraguy

surprised to hear (in another thread about...

surprised to hear (in another thread about operating VH reg in the USA) that in the USA there is no ASIC equivalent!!!

Given that the USA has actually experienced a terrorist event related to...
Forum: Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific
25th Jul 2018, 02:36
Replies: 134
Views: 21,240
Posted By gileraguy

from joe.baugher.com: The F-4E was credited...

from joe.baugher.com:
The F-4E was credited with 21 MiG kills during the war. 10 of these were brought down by Sparrows, five with gunfire, four with Sidewinders, one with a combination of...
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